Later, when she turned eighteen, she was given as a gift to one of Beijing’s powerful elites.
She broke one tycoon’s lifeline and was hunted for two years.
Then, the tycoon who sent people to chase her down everywhere went bankrupt using some methods she applied. Unable to bear the debt, he jumped into a river and committed suicide.
Her world finally quieted down.
This was the first person who died indirectly because of her.
Jiang Nanshu came to her senses, feeling a burning pain in her stomach.
But she endured it and even managed to smile at Xun Wu, "Come drink up, today it’s on me!"
"You’re really reckless! Did that dumbfuck go to your house again to piss you off? Fuck, he really deserved to die," Xun Wu cursed.
"I’ll take you to the hospital," Xun Wu tried to carry Jiang Nanshu out.
But she pushed him away, "I’m fine, I’m really fine. My stomach has already healed. After today, we’ll get our plan... *hic*, on schedule. Xun Wu, after we pull this job, you, you can go."
Xun Wu laughed at her grudgingly, "Where did you learn to ditch people after using them? Boss, I’m not kidding, it’s been so many years, do you really still love that dead guy that much? Just a mention of him and you end up heartbroken, coming here to drown your sorrows? I’m really at a loss for words that this tragic literary thing is actually happening to me."
"I’ve long forgotten him, what I’m sad about is something else, Xun Wu, *sob sob sob*, I think I’ve done something terrible," Jiang Nanshu cried uncontrollably, her eyes red as she looked at him.
Xun Wu: "..."
He turned his head away, unable to bear looking at her, "Don’t cry to me, damn it."
This was the first time Jiang Nanshu cried so sorrowfully.
So she could cry after all.
That was Xun Wu’s first thought.
He resignedly took Jiang Nanshu to the hospital and carried her for a while.
"Boss, you’re too skinny. I can barely feel your weight as I carry you. Tsk tsk, eat more," Xun Wu murmured while coaxing her.
Even though Jiang Nanshu had already passed out.
The emergency room check-up that evening revealed that there was indeed something wrong with her stomach.
Xun Wu stayed by her side watching her hang an IV drip.
Which secretary would be as dedicated as he was?
He was really impressed with himself; Jiang Nanshu had to give him a raise!
As he was lost in thought, suddenly he heard Jiang Nanshu speak. Xun Wu jumped in surprise, seeing that she was still unconscious, but her brows were furrowed in distress.
He couldn’t help but lean in closer and heard Jiang Nanshu murmur three almost inaudible words, "Lu Qingyan."
Xun Wu was slightly taken aback. Lu Qingyan? Was it food or a person’s name?
...
After half a year, Jiang Nanshu dreamed again.
The dream brought her to Lu Qingyan.
It seemed to be winter where he was, his back to her, and he looked even thinner.
His footsteps in the snow were deep and uneven.
Jiang Nanshu got closer before realizing that the place he was going to was a hospital.
Someone respectfully greeted him and accompanied him inside. From beginning to end, he showed no expression, just numbly following along.
Why was he going to the hospital?
Was he sick?
Jiang Nanshu wanted to follow him in.
But she found herself blocked outside, unable to get any closer.
Time ticked away, second by second, and it wasn’t until three hours later that Lu Qingyan came out.
He was shrouded in a thick coat, someone holding an umbrella for him behind.
Jiang Nanshu followed him all the way, maintaining just the right distance.
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